LUMENA LIGHTS
THE RIGHT TIME TO SPECIFY SOLAR
Outdoor lighting implemented professionally brings buildings to life , and can totally transform an architectural space , highlighting features , trees or walkways , marking out certain areas with a wide scope of lighting effects .
Innovation with the design of amenity lighting for safety and security means light fittings now meet the high level of criteria that clients expect . Factors considered usually include cost , installation method and running costs .
With the highest ever energy prices on our doorstep , and the essential push towards efficient green energy , what better time to specify professional solar lighting ?
The many benefits of solar lights include :
• Low installation cost
• Zero electricity cost
• Reliable , with life expectancy of 10 years or more
• Next to no light pollution
• Ideal for security
Solar lights fall into a number of categories as follows :
• Path Lighting - Ideal to mark out boundaries of drives , entrance ways and garden areas .
• Security Lighting - Lights with built in motion sensors emit a bright light when triggered , changing to a default lower light after activation which results in lasting many hours even in bad weather conditions .
• Flood Lights - Ideal for parking areas and areas requiring more light .
• Street Lighting - Designed for lighting private local roads , pathways , hotel grounds etc . These operate effectively from 3 – 5 metres lamp posts .
Lumena have the UK ’ s largest range of professional solar lighting , with high stock levels throughout . The often cloudy weather in the UK means that solar lights have to be specifically designed to cope effectively with low light conditions . Virtually all of Lumena ’ s range have electronic controls that limit the light output over time , to effectively ration the charge over the dark hours , in most cases lasting all night , even in winter months . All lights have large capacity lithium-ion batteries and the latest high tech panels .
It is often thought that Solar lights incorporate a photocell to activate at dusk and turn off at dawn . In fact , most have a control circuit that activates the lights as soon as there is no power from the solar panel , and reverts to an off position once the panel starts to charge and voltage is detected .
Remote controls are supplied with many of Lumena ’ s solar lights giving control of functions and brightness levels .
Lumena reviews quote the high level of customer service received , giving customers confidence when specifying their fittings . A five year supplier guarantee is offered with most products .
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